March 9, 2022
Showers & Hot Water

Companion AquaHeat Hot Water System

The Companion AquaHeat is one of the more advanced options when it comes to heating water systems for camping but it is also one of the most compact and easiest to use.

While it can run off a normal LPG bottle and hose, but the option to fit a Universal LPG (ULPG) propane gas canisters on the rear of the unit to power the burner is very nice feature. The real benefit is it also has a 12-volt lithium-ion battery to power the internal pump.

The weight of the Companion AquaHeat unit itself is a bit heavier when compared to other models. However, you have to consider that the combination of the ULPG and internal battery and pump means it's a very tidy set up, extremely portable and doesn't require a lot of extra parts to be functional.

The water circulates inside the system with a brushless motor pump that provides up to 120 minutes of run time on a single full battery charge. It will take roughly 4 - 5 hours to fully recharge the unit if it's completely flat.

The only downside about this portable hot water system is that flow rate isn't that great. If you don’t mind a water flow of about 2 litres per minute, then you’ll find no problems using this device! Also something to note is that due to the slower flow of water, this unit is also fairly efficient with its gas consumption.

Pros

Minimal extra equipment and accessories required makes it very portable

Option to use a ULPG or normal LPG bottle

Built in rechargeable battery and pump

Cons

Flow rate on the lower side

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